Open House Public Meeting for North Burnt Fork Creek Draft Environmental Assessment
Wednesday, January 18, 5:30-7:30pm, 4567 Wild fowl lane stevensville mt 59870
The Refuge proposes to remove a culvert and restore riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian habitat along North Burnt Fork Creek to improve fish passage fish passage
Fish passage is the ability of fish or other aquatic species to move freely throughout their life to find food, reproduce, and complete their natural migration cycles. Millions of barriers to fish passage across the country are fragmenting habitat and leading to species declines. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Fish Passage Program is working to reconnect watersheds to benefit both wildlife and people.
Learn more about fish passage , while maintaining visitor access, through the Refuge in the Bitterroot River Valley
A brief introductory presentation and open house style information sharing will be held on January 18, 5:30-7:30pm at the Lee Metcalf Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center: 4567 Wild Fowl Ln, Stevensville, MT 59870.
Participants are encouraged to review the draft EA at: https://www.fws.gov/media/draft-environmental-assessment-north-burnt-fo…